Blogs: solar
Amorphous-silicon solar cells patterned with nanoscale domes absorb more light--and shed water and dust.
Friday, November 13, 2009
By Katherine Bourzac
Solar startups talk about how they hope to take on Chinese firms.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
By Katherine Bourzac
One researcher argues it might be cheaper than offsetting coal emissions with solar power.
Friday, October 02, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
Better batteries and other storage technology will be key to making renewable energy dominant.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
One component of solar panel arrays can cut power output by 40 percent, driving up the cost of solar electricity.
Friday, June 05, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
President Obama announced the funding at a solar-powered Air Force Base.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
The start-up is commercializing what some have called a breakthrough new catalyst for producing hydrogen.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
Due to the credit freeze, Optisolar falters and rising star First Solar expands.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
The law, to be signed today, will help renewable-energy businesses and improve efficiency.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
An amendment to the stimulus bill could convince companies to build factories in the U.S. this year.
Friday, February 06, 2009
By Kevin Bullis
Massachusetts Institute of Technology